Cyber Detection Engineering Lead (Cybersecurity)

Location: Munich area, Germany, with possible work locations in Manching, Taufkirchen/Ottobrunn, Immenstaad am Bodensee, and Ulm.

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace and defence products and operates a global, diverse organization.

What you will do

• Define the long-term detection engineering vision, technical roadmap, and standardized development lifecycle.
• Architect, develop, maintain, and optimize high-fidelity SOC detection rules.
• Translate cyber threat intelligence and attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures into resilient detection logic.
• Drive detection-as-code initiatives and automate incident response playbooks.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex technical issues and mentor detection engineers and SOC analysts.
• Collaborate with Incident Response and SOC teams to deploy context-rich detections for rapid threat containment.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience developing SOC use cases and detection logic, including leadership or mentorship experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python and practical experience with automation frameworks.
• Deep technical expertise in Windows and Linux internals, system logging, and telemetry analysis.
• Practical Red Teaming, penetration testing, or offensive security experience.
• Advanced knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and detection-as-code concepts, combined with strong collaborative communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time employment with attractive compensation and additional benefits.
• 30 days of annual leave based on a 35-hour working week and flexible working hours.
• Mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities where applicable.
• Professional development opportunities and international career perspectives.
• Company pension schemes, mobility offers, corporate discounts, health programs, and selected-site childcare facilities.
• Diverse and inclusive working environment with more than 140 nationalities.